HR 45: Migraine and Headache Awareness Day; June 29, 2026; recognize

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By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, and Lim of the 98th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing June 29, 2026, as Migraine and Headache Awareness Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, migraine is a complex neurological disease characterized by recurring attacks that often include severe head pain, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell, and other disabling neurological symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning; and

WHEREAS, migraine affects approximately 39 million Americans and more than one billion people worldwide, making it one of the most prevalent and disabling neurological disorders in the world; and

WHEREAS, nearly one in four households in the United States includes an individual living with migraine, and approximately 12 percent of the population, including children, experiences migraine disease; and

WHEREAS, migraine most commonly affects individuals during their prime working and caregiving years, between the ages of 18 and 44, impacting educational attainment, workforce participation, family responsibilities, and overall quality of life; and H. R. 45EX

WHEREAS, migraine disproportionately affects women, with approximately 18 percent of women experiencing migraine compared to 6 percent of men, and an estimated one in four women will experience migraine during her lifetime; and

WHEREAS, approximately 10 percent of school-age children experience migraine, resulting in increased school absences, diminished academic performance, and disruptions to social and developmental activities; and

WHEREAS, migraine is more than a headache; it is a chronic neurological disease that can contribute to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, social isolation, and long-term disability for millions of individuals; and

WHEREAS, more than four million Americans live with chronic migraine, experiencing headaches on 15 or more days each month, and more than 90 percent of migraine sufferers report being unable to work or function normally during an attack; and

WHEREAS, migraine imposes a substantial economic burden on the United States through healthcare expenditures, emergency department visits, lost productivity, absenteeism, reduced workforce participation, and disability-related costs, totaling an estimated $36 billion annually; and

WHEREAS, American employers lose more than $13 billion each year due to migraine-related absenteeism and reduced productivity, accounting for more than 113 million lost workdays annually; and

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WHEREAS, migraine remains widely underdiagnosed and undertreated despite advances in medical research and treatment options, and many individuals continue to face barriers to timely diagnosis, specialized care, and preventive treatment; and

WHEREAS, increasing public awareness, reducing stigma, improving access to evidence-based care, expanding workforce education, and supporting research are essential to improving outcomes for individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders; and

WHEREAS, organizations such as the American Migraine Foundation, National Headache Foundation, Association of Migraine Disorders, Chronic Migraine Awareness, Miles for Migraine, Global Healthy Living Foundation, and US Pain Foundation work tirelessly to educate patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public regarding migraine disease and headache disorders; and

WHEREAS, an estimated hundreds of thousands of Georgians live with migraine disease, making it a significant public health concern that impacts the health, well-being, productivity, and quality of life of individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities throughout this state; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize Migraine and Headache Awareness Day as an opportunity to increase understanding of migraine disease, promote early diagnosis and treatment, support patients and caregivers, and encourage continued investment in research, education, and public awareness efforts.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize June 29, 2026, as Migraine and Headache Awareness Day.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.

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